European Union - The AVA makes a statement on castration of piglets using CO2 anaesthesia

The The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) position statement on castration of piglets using CO2 anaesthesia is now clear and can be summarised as follows: "with respect to animal welfare and the aim of alleviating pain during and after castration of piglets, carbon dioxide anaesthesia would not seem to be an appropriate or advisable technique".

This statement has been sent to stakeholders in the pig industry and leading experts in animal welfare throughout Europe.